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Free-range egg producers, still keeping birds inside because of risk of avian flu, call for vaccine. Anniversary of badger cull brought in to tackle bovine TB. Changing weather. Show more

Recollecting his encounters with birds in Antarctica, wildlife cameraman Doug Allan recalls the snow petrels with mixed feelings. Show more

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Jonathan Freedland takes the long view of military uprisings from within. Show more

Exploring how interacting with the natural elements can improve mental wellbeing. Show more

Chief Inspector of Probation Justin Russell discusses a new report on the Probation Service into how they protect victims and reduce domestic abuse by those on probation. Show more

What really went on in the Wuhan market linked to many of the first cases. And the curious case of the raccoon dog. Show more

Zakia Sewell explores the ideas of identity, aesthetics and social conditioning that lie within 'taste'. Show more

Call You & Yours: Have you been part of a data breach? Tell us what happened. If you run a business and were hacked, what were the consequences? Email us youandyours@bbc.co.uk Show more

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The cloud has drifted into our lives. But how does it work - and where are all your photos actually going? Show more

There’s trouble for Henry, and plans are afoot for the wedding of the year. Show more

True story of a young priest showing faith in action during the 1980s Aids crisis, with choral and contemporary music, by Misia Butler and Harrison Knights. Show more

Josie Long presents short documentaries and audio adventures exploring remembrance. Show more

Are we entering a ‘newgenic’ age - where cutting-edge technologies and the power of personal choice could achieve the genetic perfection that 20th century eugenicists were after? Show more

BBC technology journalist Lara Lewington looks into hoaxes, false accusations and bitter disputes played out on Wikipedia. Show more

The actor-comedian and the poet advocate for their favourite books Show more

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There's been more violence in Jenin on the second day of Israel's military operation.

Janey doesn’t know how long she’s got left, so she’s telling ALL the jokes! This is her extraordinary story. Fearless and unflinching, yet life affirming stand-up at its very best. Show more

Jim drops a shocking bombshell, and Susan offers the benefit of her experience. Show more

Ben Okri on writing a wake-up call for a warming world, film director Shamira Raphaela's documentary Shabu, Leighton House shortlisted for the Art Fund Museum of the Year award. Show more

Mishal Husain is joined by a panel of guests in the BBC's Radio Theatre to discuss the current state of the housing market. Show more

Abdul Eneser tells In Touch about his fall onto the tracks at Manchester Piccadilly train station, due to a lack of tactile paving and failures of the Passenger Assistance Service. Show more

A special documentary to mark the 75th anniversary of the NHS. Piers Harrison-Reid presents testimony from NHS staff on the Covid pandemic. Show more

Jonathan Freedland takes the long view of military uprisings from within. Show more

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Connie relives the traumas of September 11, the turning point and the decision that changed her life forever. Show more

A common belief about the witch hunts is that they were a targeted attack on female healers and midwives. But to what extent is that true? Show more

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Journalist Fergal Keane reads from his powerful memoir about war, fear and PTSD. Today, he turns to his grandmother's experience of political violence during the Irish Revolution Show more

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